Alantae
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Greek word "alantoi" meaning "unknown".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Alantae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alantae today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alantae births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alantae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alantae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,110
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Alantae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alantae from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alantae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alantae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alantae
The name Alantae originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "alanth," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." The name was initially used as a title or honorific for individuals who had achieved great feats or made significant contributions to Etruscan society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alantae can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions mention an individual named Alantae Velthur, who is believed to have been a prominent leader or warrior in the region.
In the subsequent centuries, the name Alantae began to spread beyond the confines of Etruscan territories, as the Roman Empire expanded and absorbed various cultures and traditions. During the height of the Roman Empire, several notable figures bore the name Alantae, including Alantae Claudius, a Roman senator who lived during the reign of Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century AD.
As the Roman Empire declined and Christianity became the dominant religion, the name Alantae was adopted by several early Christian figures. One notable example is Saint Alantae of Arles, a 5th-century bishop and theologian who is revered for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region of Gaul (modern-day France).
In the Middle Ages, the name Alantae experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in certain regions of Europe. In the 9th century, Alantae of Saxony was a prominent scholar and advisor to the Carolingian court, renowned for his expertise in astronomy and mathematics.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alantae was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. Alantae Botticelli, an Italian painter and a contemporary of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, is perhaps one of the most famous individuals to bear the name during this time.
Throughout history, the name Alantae has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, religious figures, and political leaders. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name has endured, carrying with it a sense of enduring legacy and timeless significance.
People
Alantae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alantae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alantae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alantae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alantae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Alantae a common name?
We classify Alantae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alantae most popular?
The single biggest year for Alantae was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alantae is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alantae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alantae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alantae in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alantae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alantae in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alantae can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Alantae?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.